View source for Gargoyle Stoneguard (3.5e Racial Paragon Class)

===Campaign Information===

====Playing a Gargoyle Stoneguard====

'''Religion:''' Although a gargoyle is not particular to any form of worship, those that take roost around churches may end up adopting their beliefs and protecting their halls zealously.

'''Other Classes:''' Other classes likely react less to the choice of class of a gargoyle stoneguard, and more to the fact they are a gargoyle.  Appearances usually generate a negative reaction, but if shown to be an ally few could ask for a greater and more stalwart defender.

'''Combat:''' Gargoyle Stoneguards are masters of the ambush.  They can pose as a harmless statue, then bring death from above.  They may benefit from charging feats, sneak attack, or anything useful as a first strike ability.

'''Advancement:''' Gargoyle Stoneguards are very fighter-oriented, and many will level in melee classes or classes which optimize their ambush abilities.

====Gargoyle Stoneguards in the World====

{{quote|It is the nature of humankind to fear what they do not understand. Their ways are not our ways.|orig=Goliath, Gargoyle Stoneguard}}

'''Daily Life:''' A gargoyle stoneguard typically stands as guardian to an area, content to live existance as an immortal statue until the time is ripe.  When beings encroach on its territory, it comes to life and proceeds the stalk.  Sometimes even a gargoyle may need to stretch its legs and so it generally lives the night life, sailing the night skies like a bat.

'''Notables:''' Legend has it a small collective of gargoyles still exist in modern cities, resting upon the imposing skyscrapers of old.

'''Organizations:''' Gargoyles rarely assemble, except as colonies which happen to guard the same area.  These groups can work together with terrifying tactical effectiveness to achieve their goals.

'''NPC Reactions:''' How would you react to see a statue come to life, much less one that looks like the devil itself?  Needless to say, commoners don't really understand or get along with gargoyles.

====Gargoyle Stoneguard Lore====

Characters with ranks in Knowledge History can research gargoyle stoneguards to learn more about them.  When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.

{| class="zebra d20"
|+ Knowledge History
! DC || class="left" | Result
|- 
| 10 || class="left" | Some gargoyles are more less monstrous and more cunning than others.  Out of them, some grasp their gargoyle heritage and increase their powers to seem more like their toughter kin, as well as gaining the power to mimic a statue.
|- 
| 15 || class="left" | These gargoyles can even cast spells channeled from the earth itself.
|- 
| 20 || class="left" | Powerful gargoyles may as well be statues, hard as stone and capable of vicious natural attacks.
|- "
| 30 || class="left" | Those that reach this level of knowledge may research specific gargoyle stoneguards, places they are known to haunt, behavior, and other aspects.
|}

====Gargoyle Stoneguard in the Game====

'''Sample Encounter:''' The old church is said to be haunted!  But the truth is... a gargoyle has taken roost and he wants people out of his home!

''EL 4:'' PENDING

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Allowed Alignments	Lawful Good +, Lawful Neutral +, Lawful Evil +, Neutral Good +, Neutral +, Neutral Evil +, Chaotic Good +, Chaotic Neutral + and Chaotic Evil +
Article Balance	High +
Author	Garryl +
Base Attack Bonus Progression	Good +
Class Ability	Other +
Class Ability Progression	Other +
Fortitude Save Progression	Poor +
Identifier	3.5e Racial Paragon Class +
Length	4 +
Rating	Unrated +
Reflex Save Progression	Good +
Skill	Balance +, Bluff +, Climb +, Concentration +, Craft +, Disguise +, Hide +, Intimidate +, Jump +, Knowledge +, Listen +, Move Silently +, Profession + and Spot +
Skill Points	4 +
Summary	A racial paragon class for gargoyles who want to have full gargoyle traits. +
Title	Gargoyle Stoneguard +
Will Save Progression	Good +